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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Barranquilla, Colombia
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NCH Servicios SAS is a social media marketing agency established in 2020. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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SQUIDGY is a social media marketing company. In Newcastle upon Tyne, England, their small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was founded in 2009.
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Rehla Digital Inc is a social media marketing company launched in 2021. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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SEOTYT | Digital Marketing Agency, a social media marketing company, is located in Karachi, Pakistan. Launched in 2024, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fontaine-Simon, France
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Nertis is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2022. The firm provides Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2016, Click Street is a SEO services firm. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Email Marketing company Quantum Digital was launched in 2020. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Castelldefels, Spain
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Eximia Studio is a social media marketing agency established in 2020. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Digital Strategy company Penguin Eye Digital Marketing focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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QualiConvert is a SEO agency. The London, England-based agency was founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2022, Digital Agency Delhi is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Maribor, Slovenia
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MARKETINGO digital agency is a small SEO services firm. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Web design company More Floors Marketing is in Chaska, Minnesota. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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SEO company eComgrowth specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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AI Mode Malaysia is a small SEO company located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Web Forte Solution is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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KP Digitally, a small SEO services firm, is located in Ahmedabad, India. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Rainline Strategies, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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IV Criativa is a SEO agency. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm is based in ararangua, Brazil.
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Yeppy Marketing Inc is a St. Louis, Missouri-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Thessaloniki, Greece
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Founded in 2022, Bravescale is a small social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Digital marketing agency 360 is a social media marketing firm. The Bengaluru, India-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leganés, Spain
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Inprovex is a Leganés, Spain-based social media marketing company. Established in 2024, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New Westminster, Canada
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Vanguard Media is a small New Westminster, Canada-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Haystack SEO is a SEO services firm. The Gqeberha, South Africa-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Harshit media is a social media marketing agency founded in 2020. Headquartered in Delhi, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Solveline, a SEO company, specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2020.
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Founded in 2025, Hometown Beat is a small social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Growth Your Business is a social media marketing agency established in 2025. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kanpur, India
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Leads Trawler, a SEO company, was founded in 2021. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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PPC agency Bone Marketing is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 2024, the team offers Pay Per Click and Performance Marketing.
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Peter Lead is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Websanskriti is a social media marketing agency located in Noida, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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PractiSmart is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2018, Tenlee Media is a social media marketing company. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Agra, India
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Founded in 2022, iSmart Digital Solutions is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Launched in 2023, Asna Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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SEO DOCTOR is a small Lagos, Nigeria-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Heidelberg, Australia
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Social media marketing agency Performance Marketer was launched in 2023. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Victoria Park, Australia
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Search Scope is a Victoria Park, Australia-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stuart, FL
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Beyond Marketing & Web Design is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are located in Stuart, Florida.
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OneStopMaker Web Designs is a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Delhi, India, Thydigital is a small social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Marcento is a Delhi, India-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2025.
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Small social media marketing agency Abhishek Digital Marketing Agency, is located in Delhi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Varanasi, India
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Founded in 2021, Rankinventiv is a social media marketing agency. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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BOOM! Marketing Agency is a social media marketing agency. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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Small Marketing Strategy company Pipperton Media Collective LLC, is in Bradenton, Florida. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Dype GmbH is an Olpe, Germany-based Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2021, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Iberia Digitales is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2019. The firm is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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36/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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35.5/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other
Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
An SEM company plans, launches, and manages paid search campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Amazon. Their specialists research high-value keywords, write ad copy, set up audience targeting, adjust bids in real time, and run A/B tests to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS). They also track conversions, deliver performance reports, and provide strategic recommendations that align with your wider digital marketing objectives.
Most agencies deliver an end-to-end suite that can include:
- Keyword research & competitive analysis
- Campaign setup (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube)
- Bid management and budget pacing
- Ad copywriting and creative testing
- Landing-page optimization
- Remarketing and audience segmentation
- Conversion tracking and analytics integration
Some firms also bundle complementary channels, such as programmatic display or social PPC, to create a unified digital marketing strategy.
SEM engagements usually fall between $3,000–$20,000 per month, but pricing scales with ad spend, account complexity, and service level. Smaller businesses might work with an agency on a management-fee model (e.g., 10%–20% of monthly media spend), while enterprises often negotiate flat retainers or performance-based contracts. Always ask for a clear breakdown of management fees versus ad budget before signing.
Start by defining your KPIs, such as lead volume, e-commerce revenue, or customer acquisition cost. Then:
- Review case studies in your industry.
- Check Clutch client reviews for transparency, communication, and results.
- Compare pricing models (percentage of spend, flat fee, or hybrid).
- Request a campaign audit or strategic roadmap to gauge expertise.
Selecting a partner whose reporting cadence and collaboration style match your internal workflow will set the engagement up for success.
- “Guaranteed #1 ranking” claims (ad position depends on auction dynamics).
- Lack of access to the ad account or data ownership.
- Vague reporting that focuses on clicks instead of revenue-driven metrics.
- One-size-fits-all strategies with minimal keyword research.
- Slow or inconsistent communication during the sales process.
- How will you structure our campaigns and why?
- Which metrics will you report on weekly and monthly?
- What tools or automations do you use for bid management?
- Can you share a recent success story in a similar industry or budget range?
- Who will be my day-to-day point of contact, and how many accounts do they manage?
- How do you coordinate SEM with SEO and other digital marketing channels?
Agencies bring platform certifications, cross-account data, and advanced tools that small teams can’t always justify purchasing. Their experience shortens the testing cycle, reduces wasted spend, and frees internal staff to focus on broader marketing initiatives.
Freelancers are ideal for limited budgets or project-based needs. Agencies, however, provide a multidisciplinary team including strategists, copywriters, designers, and analysts that can scale campaigns quickly and cover absences without interrupting performance.